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AfarJun 26

The Best Time to Visit These Hot-Weather Destinations May Be the Hottest Time of Year

When temperatures soar, prices typically drop. From Scottsdale and Las Vegas to Los Cabos and Sicily, these sun-soaked destinations offer lower rates, fewer crowds, and unique seasonal experiences for ...

Hosts Dive In Movie Series at the Boulevard Pool.

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Grass Clippings Rolling HillsSightNation's first fully lit 18-hole golf course for night play.
Desert Botanical GardenSightHosts Flashlight Nights for exploring desert trails after dark.
Yak N SupPlaceOffers guided kayak tours on Canyon Lake at sunset.
Civana Wellness Resort & SpaHotelOffers guided sunrise experiences inspired by Japanese shinrin-yoku.
Stellar AdventuresPlaceJourney from the earth to the moon on our Arizona Stargazing Tours with a professional astronomer in the Sonoran Desert…
Pelican CaboPlaceOffers evening cruises for coastal views and sunsets.
Hacienda del Mar’s Cactus SpaPlaceOffers hydrating facials and cold stone massages.
Marquis Los Cabos SpaPlaceOffers algae treatments and hydrotherapy circuits.
La Calette ResortHotelOceanfront reef club offers day passes for loungers and pools.
Garbo oil millPlaceFamily-run historic mill offering olive oil tasting experiences.
La RoccaSightIconic rocky outcrop with a moderate hiking route to the summit.
Encore Beach Club at the WynnSightResort pool complex extending hours for summer night swimming.
Lake MeadSightSummer playground for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, and swimming.
Cosmopolitan of Las VegasHotelHosts Dive In Movie Series at the Boulevard Pool.
Evolution ExpeditionsPlaceOffers guided kayak tours on the Colorado River.
Kingfish CaboPlace

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Condé Nast TravelerNov 26, 2025

25 Best Cities to Spend Christmas in America

You never have to venture far across the States to find holiday cheer.

Offers rooftop ice skating.

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Cosmopolitan of Las VegasHotelOffers rooftop ice skating.
Elsewhere
Magnificent MileNeighborhoodChicago, United StatesIt divides the neighborhood of Streeterville, on its east, from River North, on its west.
Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United StatesIt was founded on November 28, 1925, by George D.
Millennium ParkParkChicago, United StatesLocation of the 51-foot Christmas tree.
City ParkSightNew Orleans, United StatesBecomes a wonderland for the entire month with Celebration in the Oaks.
Canyon Road Farolito WalkFestivalSanta Fe, United StatesChristmas Eve event with farolitos lining streets and adobe buildings.
Rosewood Inn of the AnasaziHotelSanta Fe, United StatesCondé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Award favorite with kiva fireplaces.
Holiday at the ArboretumFestivalDallas, United StatesChristmas village with millions of lights and visits with Santa.
Dallas Zoo LightsFestivalDallas, United StatesDrive-through light route at the Dallas Zoo.
Galleria Dallas Ice Skating CenterSightDallas, United StatesSkate next to the country’s tallest indoor Christmas tree.
MiracleRestaurantDallas, United StatesChristmas-themed pop-up bar at Royal 38.
Rosewood Mansion on Turtle CreekHotelDallas, United StatesHotel with beautiful grounds and tasty food.
ChristkindlmarketMarketChicago, United StatesEuropean-inspired holiday market.
Let It ShineFestivalChicago, United StatesDrive-through Christmas lights display.
The Godfrey HotelHotelChicago, United StatesOffers heated igloos.
ZooLightsFestivalChicago, United StatesAnnual light festival at Lincoln Park Zoo with 2.5 million LEDs.
Lincoln Park ZooSightChicago, United StatesHosts the ZooLights annual light festival.
The Langham, ChicagoHotelChicago, United StatesHoused in a landmark Mies van der Rohe building along the Chicago River.
Country ChristmasFestivalNashville, United StatesChristmas shows, ice skating, and light displays at Gaylord Opryland.
Gaylord OprylandHotelNashville, United StatesHosts "Country Christmas" with shows, ice skating, and lights.
Jingle BeatFestivalNashville, United StatesTwo-mile drive-through light show at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
NoelleHotelNashville, United StatesHotel with a Holiday Glow Package and Sugar & Vice pop-up bar.
Sugar & ViceRestaurantNashville, United StatesGlitter-soaked pop-up bar with seasonal bites and drinks.
Celebration in the OaksFestivalNew Orleans, United StatesFestival with vendors, food, and decorations in City Park.
The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansHotelNew Orleans, United StatesOffers holiday offerings like gingerbread house building and Christmas Eve dinner.

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